Become a Firefighter

Below are various resources to help you get started on your journey to become a firefighter. For opportunities geographically specific be sure to visit that states (or countries) firefighter association(s). Missing something or want to see other resources? Let us know. 

Women in the Fire Service UK

Career Assistance

Aspiring Firefighters: Resources for aspiring firefighters.
Becoming a Firefighter: Resources for a career in the Canadian fire service.
Black Chief Officers Committee: Networking organization for Black Chief officers in emergency services.
Carl Homes Executive Development Institute: Courses designed to prepare future African American fire service members for leadership.
Fire Quiz: Study guides and practice exams for fire service careers.
Fire Science Schools: Resources for pursuing a career in the fire service.
FireCareers: Resources for a career in the fire service.
Firefighter Insider: Blog on fire service issues.
FirefighterNow: Various posts on how to become a firefighter in individual states.
Firefighters ABC's: Diversity recruitment organization for the fire service.
Firefighters Bookstore: Bookstore specializing in firefighting content.
Future Firefighters: Nonprofit organization that supports potential firefighters.
How to Become a Firefighter in US: Resources for a career in the fire service.
National Testing Network: CPAT Overview: Overview of the candidate physical abilities test required for the hiring in many fire departments.
The 5ft Firefighter: Resources on attaining a wildland fire career.
Troops to Firefighters: Resources to help troops and veterans transition into a career in the fire service.
UK Fire Service Resources (UK): Resources for UK firefighters.
Wildland Fire Apprenticeship Program: Program for wildland fire apprenticeship.

Education

Fire Science Degree Schools: Information about career options in Fire Science.
FireScience.org: Resource for careers in fire science.
Online Fire Science Degree: Resources to start or advance a career in fire science.

Job Postings

Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Working Group: Association for aviation firefighters and industry experts.
Be a Firefighter (UK): Application site for a career in the UK fire service.
Daily Dispatch: Fire and EMS news.
Department of Interior: Fire Integrated Recruitment Employment Systems: Recruitment system that allows you to apply for temporary fire positions.
Fire Engineering: Training and educational information for Fire and EMS personnel.
Fire Service Recruit Center: Resources for the recruitment and career advancement of African Americans in the fire service.
FireRescue1: Training and educational information for Fire and Rescue personnel.
FRAMES: Provide information and technology within wildland fire research and management.
International Association of Arson Investigators: Association of Arson Investigators.
International Association of Black Professional Firefighters: Association for Black fire personnel.
International Association of Fire Chiefs: Association for Fire personnel.
Makemeafirefighter.org: Resources for volunteer Fire and Rescue personnel.
National Association of Hispanic Firefighters: Association for Hispanic fire personnel.
National Testing Network: Job Openings: Job openings for public safety positions.
U.S. Forest Service: Assistance for jobs in wildland fire.
Women in Fire: Networking and communication for fire service women.

News & Education

BLS: Ocupational Outlook Handbook: Career outlook for firefighters.
FirefighterNOW: Blog on fire service issues.
Firehouse: Training and educational information for Fire and Rescue personnel.
National Park Service: Wildland Fire: Types of Jobs: Job descriptions for wildland fire.
O*Net: Career outlook for firefighters.
WildfireX: Online community for Wildland firefighting.